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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 3, 2017
White House again rules out talks as North Korea threatens Japan with 'nuclear clouds'
The White House on Monday poured more cold water on potential talks with North Korea over its nuclear weapons program just days after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Washington was in direct contact with leader Kim Jong Un's regime.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 2, 2017
Trump dismissal of U.S.-North Korea talks has some fearful of what comes next
After his curt dismissal over Twitter of talks with North Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump has left many wondering — and some fearing — what his next move against the nuclear-armed nation will be.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 1, 2017
Yemen Houthi forces shoot down U.S. surveillance drone over the capital, Sanaa
Yemen's Houthi forces shot down a U.S. surveillance drone in the capital, Sanaa, on Sunday, the Houthi-controlled state news agency SABA reported.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 1, 2017
Japan-based U.S. carrier navigates crowded waters as North Korea tensions mount
As the commanders of the largest U.S. warship in Asia seek to maintain operational readiness amid protracted tensions over North Korea, they find themselves keeping one eye on China, too.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 30, 2017
North Korea seen moving missiles from development center: report
Several North Korean missiles were recently spotted moved from a rocket facility in the capital, Pyongyang, South Korea's Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) reported late Friday amid speculation that the North was preparing to take more provocative actions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 30, 2017
Two days before Congress' deadline, Trump takes first step on sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea
Two months after signing it, President Donald Trump has not begun enforcing a law imposing new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, Sens. John McCain and Ben Cardin said in a letter seen Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 28, 2017
Britain warns Boeing it might miss out on defense contracts over Bombardier row
Britain told U.S. plane-maker Boeing on Wednesday that it could lose out on future British defense contracts because of its dispute with Canadian rival Bombardier which has put 4,200 jobs at risk in Northern Ireland.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 27, 2017
Trump says military option against North Korea not preferred, but would be 'devastating'
President Donald Trump warned North Korea on Tuesday that any U.S. military option would be "devastating" for Pyongyang, but said the use of force was not Washington's first option to deal with the country's ballistic and nuclear weapons program.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Sep 27, 2017
North Korea's bark may be worse than bite in threat to shoot down U.S. bombers
North Korea has threatened to shoot down U.S. bombers flying near the Korean Peninsula, but it would have difficulty matching its words with action given aging air defense systems mostly dating to the Cold War, military experts said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Sep 27, 2017
China's biggest North Korea taboo: Discussing life after Kim
In discussions between the U.S. and China about reining in North Korea, one topic remains taboo: What would happen if Kim Jong Un's regime collapses?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 26, 2017
North Korea says U.S. has 'declared war,' warns it may shoot down warplanes as risk of miscalculation grows
North Korea's foreign minister said Monday that the U.S. had "declared war" on the isolated nation, pinning the blame on President Donald Trump's incendiary words days earlier while also threatening to shoot down U.S. bombers — even if they are not in the country's airspace.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 26, 2017
Prime minister of Thailand to visit White House on Oct. 3
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha at the White House on Oct. 3, the White House said in a statement.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 26, 2017
U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet commander misses promotion, to retire in wake of collisions
U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Adm. Scott Swift said he plans to retire after being passed over for promotion to the chief of all military forces in the region in the wake of two deadly collisions involving U.S. warships.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 26, 2017
Iraqi Kurds cast independence vote in defiance of threats and opposition from Ankara, Baghdad, Tehran
Kurds voted in large numbers in an independence referendum in northern Iraq on Monday, ignoring pressure from Baghdad, threats from Turkey and Iran, and international warnings that the vote may ignite yet more regional conflict.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 25, 2017
America's engine is being slowed by complacency
America is losing the dynamic drive that made it the world's leading economic power.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 24, 2017
North Korea foreign minister warns of 'pre-emptive action' as U.S. bombers fly off Korean Peninsula
In a fiery speech before world leaders at the U.N. on Saturday, North Korea's foreign minister vowed the country will take "merciless pre-emptive action" if it detects U.S. or allied military action against it.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 24, 2017
Iran tests new missile after U.S. criticizes arms program
Iran said on Saturday it had successfully tested a new ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 km (1,200 miles) and would keep developing its arsenal despite U.S. pressure to stop.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 23, 2017
China warns Japan not to abandon dialogue for sanctions in dealing with North Korea
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Taro Kono, his Japanese counterpart, that talking only about sanctions for North Korea rather than focusing on dialogue will be seen as going against United Nations resolutions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 23, 2017
Defying Trump, Iran says it will boost missile capabilities
Iran will strengthen its missile capabilities and not seek any country's permission, President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday, rejecting demands from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 23, 2017
Despite tensions, U.S. sees value in New START treaty with Russia
The United States sees value in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) with Russia, despite Washington's concerns about Moscow's track record on arms control and other issues, senior U.S. officials said Friday.

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